Former President Donald Trump's defense team has filed a motion to appeal the gag order imposed on him in the New York v. Trump case. The order restricts Trump from publicly discussing the case and its related matters. Trump considers the order to be unconstitutional and has voiced his frustration over the limitations placed on him.

In a statement on Thursday, Trump announced the filing of a significant motion at the appellate division, criticizing the gag order as a violation of his right to free speech. He expressed his desire to be able to discuss the developments in the case openly, stating that there are many positive things happening with his defense.

Under the gag order, Trump is prohibited from making or directing others to make public statements about witnesses, their potential involvement, or any remarks pertaining to court or district attorney staff, as well as their family members. The judge presiding over the case has found Trump to have violated the order on ten occasions, resulting in $10,000 in fines. The judge has even threatened jail time if Trump continues to disregard the gag order.

Trump also shared the opinions of legal experts, such as Alan Dershowitz and Jonathan Turley, who have criticized the trial. Quoting Turley, Trump referred to the case as a "Frankenstein case," combining a minor offense with an alleged federal felony. He echoed Dershowitz's sentiment, stating that there is no evidence of any crime and describing the trial as a sham.

Meanwhile, in the courtroom, former adult film actress Stormy Daniels testified about her alleged affair with Trump in 2006. Daniels claimed that she and Trump engaged in a sexual encounter during a celebrity golf tournament in Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Trump has consistently denied these allegations publicly. Daniels also shared her journey from being an exotic dancer to entering the pornography industry, offering details to the court.

The case centers around allegations of falsification of business records. Prosecutors argue that Trump's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, paid Daniels $130,000 to keep quiet regarding the alleged extramarital encounter. They further contend that the Trump Organization reimbursed Cohen and falsely listed the payments as legal expenses. Prosecutors are aiming to prove that Trump deliberately falsified records with the intent of committing or concealing a second offense, which is a felony.

Several legal experts took to social media, expressing their belief that Daniels' testimony was irrelevant to the case and should not have been admitted into the record. David Friedman, a lawyer and former U.S. ambassador to Israel during the Trump administration, criticized the prosecution for what he called a dark stain on the judicial system.

Despite the defense team's attempt to declare a mistrial, Judge Juan Merchan denied the motion. Daniels is expected to continue her testimony on Thursday as the trial progresses.